Sustainable resource management

50%

green materials in our products

100%

primary and secondary packaging free from single-use plastic and uses recycled cardboard

On track to no net loss

No net biodiversity loss in our operations by 2030

Regular measurement and publication of our end-to-end footprint
Alignment with science-based targets
Local biodiversity conservation and restoration plans for all sites
Water conservation action plan for sites located in stressed areas
Deforestation-free wood in our operations and supply chain

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Our solutions in action

Sustainable performance by design

With our Green Premium™ label and EcoDesign Way™ programme, we keep reducing materials in products and increasing the performance of our products, services and solutions to improve our end-to-end environmental footprint.

Lifting pressure across the entire value chain

A significant part of biodiversity lies in upstream supply chain, which is why not only do we aim to operate in a net zero ecosystem, we also help others engage and accelerate partner decarbonisation along the entire value chain.

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Carbon funds for resource restoration

We are active participants of Livelihoods carbon funds, a novel investing model to help restore natural ecosystems and lower carbon emissions, ensuring direct impact in remote and rural areas, and providing sustainability of renewable resources.

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Resources highlights

Circularity at Schneider Electric

Take a look at highlights on how Schneider is leading circularity aiming for a more positive impact.

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Our commitment to sustainable packaging

Having 100% of our primary and secondary packaging free from single-use plastic and using recycled cardboard by 2025.

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Measurement is always the first step

We walked the talk to become the first corporation to publish its end-to-end footprint on biodiversity in 2020.

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Pioneering the fourth industrial revolution

Sustainable resource management automation can protect people and resources, as we demonstrate with EcoStruxure^TM delivered to Veolia Water.

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Everyone can move the date

By continuously raising the awareness, we open up possibilities that lead us to one planet prosperity.

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The triple win with Arcelor Mittal

How we increase safety, efficiency and productivity for modern, resilient and sustainable manufacturing.

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Pure Air at the rescue

Why alternatives to SF₆ and other greenhouse gases are essential to carbon reduction?

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Our Resources commitments contribute to UN SDGs

In line with our purpose to bridge progress and sustainability, our sustainability initiatives support the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sustainability insights for you

Latest blogs, podcasts, papers, and more on sustainability, Electricity 4.0, and next-generation automation.

Sustainability reports

Access Schneider Sustainability impact results and reports, all in one place.

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Our commitment to climate

Find out more on our sustainable resource management and impact accelerating the world’s transition to net zero.

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How can we preserve biodiversity through sustainable resource management?

Schneider Electric is committed to preserving natural ecosystems through sustainable resource management while upholding high social, governance, and ethical standards to prevent biodiversity loss. As the world’s most sustainable corporation and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, Schneider Electric is committed to aligning biodiversity objectives with science and developing solutions and technologies that contribute to the sustainability of renewable resources and reduce climate impact. Explore the biodiversity pledge that rolls out our ambitious conservation and restoration plans to put us on track to no net biodiversity loss by 2030. Our inclusive purpose is to partner with our customers and suppliers to deploy our EcoStruxure™ software and solutions that deliver sustainable resource management automation and effectively save CO₂ emissions. Discover our Green Premium offers that support our customers’ sustainability ambitions with improved resource efficiency and circularity, regulatory compliance, green material packaging, and improved environmental footprint. Our supply chain, partners, and customers looking for carbon reduction, renewable energy management, and activating their value chain toward net-zero rely on Schneider electric to help them speed up their climate journey and build resilience through sustainable resource management. We support local communities through Livelihoods Carbon Funds (LCF) that focus on natural resource restoration to promote sustainable ecosystems and access to rural energy. Schneider Electric is a people company that recognises the importance of nature and biodiversity preservation for humanity to thrive and aims to help corporations shape the vision and long-term strategic direction of sustainable resource management. Our purpose is to allow everyone to make the most of their energy and resources to reconcile progress and sustainable development for all.

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Resources commitments 2021 - 2025

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